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Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG): An Instrument to Observe Teamwork Behaviors
Kevin J Lyons1, Carolyn Giordano, Elizabeth Speakman
1Office of Institutional Research, Thomas Jefferson University, 901 Walnut Street, Room 1113, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Tel 215-503-8188. kevin.lyons@ jefferson.edu.
Journal of Allied Health
|March 4, 2016
Summary
Interprofessional education (IPE) requires effective teamwork skills. The Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG) offers a concise tool for students and clinicians to assess teamwork behaviors in practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for training health professionals.
- Developing effective interprofessional teams requires specific skills.
- Existing assessment tools for IPE are often lengthy and impractical for direct observation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG) as a practical tool for observing teamwork.
- To provide a concise method for assessing teamwork behaviors in educational and clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- The Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG) was developed over two years.
- Development involved feedback from students, clinicians, and interprofessional education experts.
- The tool focuses on observable behaviors indicative of effective teamwork.
Main Results:
- The JTOG is a short, user-friendly instrument.
- It aids students in observing team dynamics and behaviors.
- It is applicable for assessing clinician teamwork in practice.
Conclusions:
- The JTOG is an effective educational tool for prelicensure health professions students.
- Its simplicity and focus on behavior make it valuable for assessing teamwork in real-world clinical practice.
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